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Central Virginia Report: 2027 Prospects (Part 2)

Central Virginia Report: 2027 Prospects (Part 2)
Eric Wallace
Eric Wallace January 30, 2026 @ 07:30 PM
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Derrius Jones
Derrius Jones 6'6" | SF | 2027
VA
Amare Long
Amare Long 6'0" | PG | 2027
VA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Central Virginia continues to produce a deep pool of college-level basketball talent, and the 2027 class is already showing impressive promise. Across the region, a number of juniors are emerging with strong production, versatility, and long-term upside while playing key roles for winning programs. Here's a look at some of the top 2027 standouts in Central Virginia who are building momentum and positioning themselves as priority prospects going into the next recruiting cycle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2422471"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697d5b1a9f209"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones is averaging 5 points and 5 rebounds per game for one of the top teams in the state while playing a valuable role in a winning rotation. A two-sport athlete, he is a strong, highly physical wing who competes with a nonstop motor. Most of his offensive production comes inside the arc, where he uses his strength and activity to finish plays. He is also a productive rebounder at both ends of the floor, adding toughness and extra-possession value.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Antwon Carter","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fluvanna County","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697d5b1a9f2e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter is a strong, athletic slashing wing who is at his best attacking the rim and finishing in transition. He consistently pressures the defense with his downhill style and physicality. Carter also adds value as a defender and rebounder, impacting the game beyond scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Shamar Curley","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Anne's Belfield","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697d5b1a9f37c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Curley is the Saints' second-leading scorer at nearly 11 points per game and continues to expand his offensive impact. The lanky, left-handed wing is very effective at getting past defenders and into the paint, where he creates scoring opportunities. He is an improving perimeter shot-maker, adding more balance to his game. With his length and size, Curley also projects as a defensive asset on the wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Isaac Radde","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Tandem Friends","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697d5b1a9f40d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior is averaging over 15 points per game for the Badgers and has been a consistent offensive producer. Radde is a left-handed wing with good size who shoots it well from beyond the arc and effectively attacks the rim off the dribble. He also contributes on the defensive end, where his activity and instincts help generate plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2353640"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697d5b1a9f45d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long leads the Mavericks with 3.3 assists per game and serves as a steady presence at the point guard position. He brings good quickness, strong vision, and a high basketball IQ to the floor, consistently creating opportunities for teammates. Long can also make defenses pay when left open as a perimeter shooter and plays with a consistently high motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Central Virginia continues to produce a deep pool of college-level basketball talent, and the 2027 class is already showing impressive promise. Across the region, a number of juniors are emerging with strong production, versatility, and long-term upside while playing key roles for winning programs. Here's a look at some of the top 2027 standouts in Central Virginia who are building momentum and positioning themselves as priority prospects going into the next recruiting cycle.

Derrius Jones

Derrius Jones

VA
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Derrius
Jones SF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Blue Ridge School
|
VA
Central Virginia Report: 2027 Prospects (Part 2)
Jones is averaging 5 points and 5 rebounds per game for one of the top teams in the...
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School: Blue Ridge School
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Antwon Carter

Antwon Carter

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2027

Antwon Carter

School: Fluvanna County
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Shamar Curley

Shamar Curley

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2027

Shamar Curley

School: St. Anne's Belfield
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Isaac Radde

Isaac Radde

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2027

Isaac Radde

School: Tandem Friends
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Amare Long

Amare Long

VA
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Amare
Long PG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Miller Of Albremarle
|
VA
Central Virginia Report: 2027 Prospects (Part 2)
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School: Miller Of Albremarle
Club: VA Premier
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